A SECOND exhibition to update residents on a proposal for a state-of-the-art hotel and spa in Monmouth will be held this weekend.

The 60-bed adults-only hotel and destination spa would create 160 jobs and transform an 11-acre disused manufacturing site on the banks of the River Wye on Hadnock Road.

The developer behind the outline plans said the scheme would bring a significant economic boost to Monmouthshire and the surrounding counties.

Alchemy Hospitality Management Ltd believes the inclusion of the extensive spa also provides a significant opportunity for a thriving year-round visitor economy as well as making it a visitor destination for Wales.

The scheme would include a range of on-site active leisure and spa relaxation experiences for hotel residents, day spa guests and spa and wellness members.

As part of the planning process, the development team has been consulting with the community since February, when more than 230 people attended an exhibition at the Shire Hall and 86 sent comments by post, with the majority giving positive responses.

Jan Kitcher, managing director of the company, said: “Since our first exhibition in February, we have been listening to what local residents and the council have been telling us to make sure we develop a scheme that is right for the site and for Monmouth.

“The support we’ve received so far for a hotel and spa in the town has been extremely encouraging. Local people have commented on the lack of premium hotel accommodation in Monmouth, as well as the need to find a sustainable use for the disused Valley Enterprise Park site.”

The exhibition takes place at the Shire Hall between 11am and 4pm on October 17. The plans for the hotel and spa will be on display and can be discussed with members of the project team.

After the public exhibition, the display boards and plans will remain on display at the Shire Hall from October 19 to October 24 during normal opening times.